Why vinyl records are important
By Leah PickettWhy vinyl records are important
By Leah PickettVinyl records are important because they represent the enduring power of analog in a digital world. They are beautiful works of art, lovingly rendered and unselfishly provided. They wait for us in those time-honored record shops, reminding us to support the independent businesses who give us more than we could ever repay them.
But ultimately, vinyl is about bringing people together. From the record makers and manufacturers to the local shops who barely turn a profit to give back to their communties every day, we are all working together to keep the integrity of music alive and well for future generations.
RSD is a nationwide event, but Chicago is perhaps the number one city outside of Nashville to celebrate the occasion. Our long list of independent record stores includes Logan Hardware, Saki, Permanent Records, Dusty Groove, Val’s Halla Records, Laurie’s Planet of Sound, Dave’s Records, Vintage Vinyl, Gramaphone Records; and of course, the long-beloved Reckless Records stores on Broadway, Madison and Milwaukee. A list of RSD events can be found on their websites, along with special releases and promos that each store will be offering on the day.
And now, I will leave you with 2013 Record Store Day Ambassador Jack White, explaining how vinyl records are made:
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